King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa lands in Rabat for state visit to Morocco

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa flew from Bahrain International Airport to Rabat-Salé Airport on May 27, 2026, a 6-hour 3-minute journey aboard his Boeing 747-400, A9C-HMK. The flight touched down in the Moroccan capital as diplomatic preparations were underway for a formal state visit.

According to a Bahrain News Agency report this week, the king is scheduled to hold talks with King Mohammed VI of Morocco, focusing on trade, investment, and regional security. The visit underscores deepening ties between Bahrain and Morocco, particularly in renewable energy and tourism sectors.

While King Hamad frequently travels to GCC capitals like Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, this Rabat trip signals a strategic pivot toward North Africa. His custom 747, originally built for royalty, has been a fixture of his diplomatic outreach since 2007—carrying him to summits and state visits that extend far beyond the Gulf.